News and Notices | Municipality of Central Manitoulin

Municipal Election Voting Kits & Deadlines

Voting kits for the 2026 Municipal Election have been mailed, and voters should have received their voting packages during the week of October 5. If you have not received your package, please contact the municipal office.

If you are returning your ballot by mail:
The deadline to mail your ballot is Thursday, October 15, 2026, to allow time for delivery before Election Day.

If you are dropping off your ballot:
Completed ballots can be dropped off at the municipal office in advance. The deadline to drop off your ballot is Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4:30 pm.

If you are voting on Voting Day:
Monday, October 26, 2026, is Voting Day. Voters can bring their completed ballot packages to the designated voting area at the Central Manitoulin Council Chambers between 10 am and 8 pm.

For further information on voting and deadlines, please click here.

Mindemoya Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin has received confirmation from Public Health Sudbury & Districts that the Drinking Water Advisory for residents connected to the Mindemoya municipal water system has been lifted as of 3:40 pm on October 8th, 2026.

Residents may resume normal use of municipal tap water. However, the following steps are recommended before use:

Run cold water faucets for a few minutes or until the water runs clear before using.
Large-volume users may need to run cold water taps longer.
Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
Drain and refill water heaters according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove faucet screens, rinse away any sediment and put them back in place.

Thank you to all affected residents for your patience and understanding throughout the advisory.

For further information, please visit www.phsd.ca.

Old Highway 551 Reopened to Traffic

Old Highway 551 in Mindemoya, from Highway 551 to Ketchankookem Trail, has reopened following the completion of repairs to the watermain leak.

The roadway is now open to traffic.

Thank you to our municipal crew for their hard work in completing the repairs and reopening the road. We also appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists throughout the closure.

Welcome Centre Becomes More Accessible to All with New Doors Thanks to Ontario Government Grant

On October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Bill Rosenberg, MPP for Algoma - Manitoulin will be at The Central
Manitoulin Welcome Centre to celebrate the receipt of an Ontario government grant funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to install new AODA compliant doors at the Central Manitoulin Welcome Centre in Mindemoya, Ontario.

Adam Slee, Treasurer/CFO of the Municipality of Central Manitoulin, will discuss the importance of the grant for the organization and the work being done.

For more details please see the full media advisory here.

Water Service Restored - Drinking Water Advisory Remains in Effect

Water service was restored in Mindemoya at approximately 5 am this morning, October 6th, 2026.

The Drinking Water Advisory issued by Public Health remains in effect for residents connected to the municipal water system. Please continue following the advisory’s instructions until Public Health confirms it has been lifted.

Potable water is available at the Mindemoya Water Treatment Plant, 61 Old Highway 551, and is accessible from Ketchankookem Rd.

A sincere thank you to our crew, who worked diligently throughout the night to complete repairs and restore water service this morning. We appreciate your hard work and dedication, and thank residents for their patience and cooperation.

Further updates regarding the Drinking Water Advisory will be shared on the municipal website and social media pages as they become available. For more information, contact Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705-522-9200 (toll-free 1-866-522-9200) or visit their website at phsd.ca.

Water Service Shutoff & Drinking Water Advisory

Please be advised that water services will be temporarily shut off at approximately 11:00 pm this evening, October 5th, 2026, to allow emergency repairs to the watermain leak on Old Highway 551 in Mindemoya. Service will remain off until repairs are complete.

It is anticipated that water will be restored by early morning, but the shutoff will be immediately followed by a Drinking Water Advisory, issued by Public Health Sudbury & Districts. This will affect residents connected to the municipal drinking water system. The official advisory and instructions for affected residents will be shared as soon as available. Staff will also go door to door to deliver notices.

Potable water remains available at the Mindemoya Water Treatment Plant, 61 Old Highway 551, and is accessible from Ketchankookem Rd. Fees are waived for residents, but please remember to bring your own water jugs, as containers will not be provided.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and please stay tuned for further updates.

Road Closure & Possible Water Interruptions for October 5th, 2026

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin advises that Old Highway 551, from Highway 551 to Ketchankookem Trail, remains closed due to a watermain leak. Municipal staff are actively assessing the situation.

Residents are advised that water pressure may need to be reduced or water service temporarily shut off while the issue is addressed. Further notification will be provided if either measure is required.

Please avoid the affected roadway and watch for further updates on the municipal website or municipal social media pages.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Road Closure - Old Hwy 551

From Hwy 551

To Ketchankookem Trail

Due to a watermain leak on Old Hwy 551, the Municipality has closed this roadway. Repair is scheduled to commence Monday. October 5. Alternate routes are available. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Council Meeting Cancelled for October 8th, 2026

Please be advised that the Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 8th, 2026, has been cancelled.

Dredging the Mouth of Mindemoya River to Allow Fish Migration

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin in partnership with Manitoulin Streams will be dredging the sand at the mouth of the Mindemoya River in Providence Bay, ON to allow spawning salmon to access the river. The work will be conducted on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. An excavator will be used to pull sand out of the mouth of the river and it will deposited on the adjacent beach area.

Wave action and a low flow rate of the Mindemoya River allows sand to build up at the mouth of the river during critical spawning times. This work will allow salmon to migrate into the river system to spawn. The work will enhance the fisheries around Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron and positively contribute to the economic, social and environmental well being of the area.

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